With a background in occupational therapy, OH&S and ergonomics, Cara is a People & Culture Leader who is passionate about creating environments to optimise psychosocial and physical health and wellbeing. After working across numerous industries, Cara moved into the aged care/community healthcare industry eight years ago, initially in an injury management role which has expanded to also encompass safety and wellbeing nationally for their staff of over 16,000 employees.

As the Head of Safety and Wellbeing at Bolton Clarke, Cara leads teams of safety and wellbeing professionals, safety systems specialists, and claims and rehabilitation professionals to deliver injury prevention and management supports. The team recognise the importance of managing psychosocial risk and a focus on optimising holistic wellbeing and thriving. Acknowledging the impact of occupational violence and aggression and mitigating risks in this area has been a key component of the wider strategy to reduce injuries to employees. This risk presents in different forms across their business streams requiring a holistic view and tailored approaches to manage risks and support employees.